Dec 29, 2018
As we close out Season 2, we bring you an unreleased early episode of the Community Solutions Podcast. As fast as our world seems to be changing, this podcast remains an unchanging truth.
In this episode, we discuss advisory boards and commissions. Cities, Counties, and School Boards all have them and it’s the easiest...
Dec 19, 2018
www.commsolutionsmn.com- It's that special time of year again for selflessness and giving with a joyful heart... and by giving, I mean government taking more from the people. And by joyful hearts, I mean frustration as we look at our bank accounts, because the tax increases we pay equal or eclipse the raises we get...
Dec 12, 2018
www.commsoluyionsmn.com- Local elections are supposed to be the most simple act of democratically choosing our representation. It is neighbors selecting the neighbor that best represents their views to serve them at city hall or at the school or county headquarters. Not so fast. I don't think any of us are aware that...
Dec 5, 2018
Cities love to discuss how to bring in revenue to pay for all of their spending. They almost can't wait to raise taxes, implement new taxes, raise fees, or write new bonds. Should we be throwing a party while spending other people's money? Should government celebrate all of the "great" projects...
Nov 29, 2018
www.commsolutionsmn.com- What does government do when they want to do something that they can't afford? Yeah, I know, that's an easy one. They tax us. But there are so many ways that they can choose to do it... and that's where it gets complicated. Budgeting for it in the property tax levy, bonding, general assessments,...